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Hands-On: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Reference 3714
If you’ve been following IWC for the last few years, you know that they’ve taken a somewhat different tack in introducing new watches at the annual SIHH exhibition in Geneva – rather than exert themselves to create new watches across several collections, as is the norm, the firm’s been concentrating on a single collection per year. This year was the Year of the Portugieser, and there were quite a few new watches introduced as this was also the year that IWC chose to begin launching a series of new in-house movements. However, there was one reference that remained unchanged: the Portugieser Chronograph Reference 3714. The watch first saw the light of day in the 1990s, following on from the design of the Portuguese rattrapante chronograph that preceded it. Remarkably, it’s persisted for nearly 20 years, quite literally completely unchanged except for some occasional updates to the available colors for the dials and hands, as one of the most successful

Hands-On: The Ultra-Rare Panerai Bronze 1000 Meter Prototype, Coming Up At Christie's New York T
One of the most unusual watches we’ve seen in a while is this bronze prototype – rated to 1000 meters’ water resistance – made by Officine Panerai in the mid-1980s, as part of a project to develop dive watches for the Diver Corps of the Italian Navy; the watch is going up for auction this week from Christie’s. It’s a pretty rare bird, but for our money what really takes it to the next level is that it’s a fantastic example of how utilitarian design can, when pushed far enough, transcend itself and produce something really exciting aesthetically, which is fundamentally what the appeal of Panerai is all about. 1 OF 4 Before getting into aesthetics, just from the standpoint of objective rarity and historical importance, it’s a pretty remarkable piece and would probably attract a great deal of attention. The story goes that in the early '80’s, Panerai’s chief of mechanical engineering, the famous Mr. Alessandro B

OK, Equal Time Clause - tell me your thoughts! DD-II vs. 18k Daytona vs. PP 5135
Hey everyone,As some of you may have seen posted in the Patek Philippe forum, I've currently driving towards what will hopefully conclude in the next couple months with a fantastic watch to celebrate by 40th Birthday - or as I say "entry into old age". And what better way to celebrate that than a great watch! Since I first saw the Patek 5135, I've loved it. The exquisite beauty, fantastic, useful complications of a month, day & date via aperture windows and a moon-phase, and of course the subtle elegance a Patek provides the wearer. I have no problem saying I'd be extremely proud to wear it daily. However, I'm also the type of watch guy who prefers a bracelet over a strap. The only negative to the Patek is it's strap. While it's elegant, dressy & sporty at the same time I question the daily wearability for me on a strap.The other 2 watches I've loved since their release is the everose version of the Day-Date II and Daytona. I love the unique color of the Rolex everose, a

First AP - finally
Happy to report that I've finally landed my first AP. I've had countless PAMs, a few Rolex, JLC, IWC, etc., but for some reason the AP never found its way on my wrist until 2 days ago. I have to say that i finally understand what everyone talks about regarding the finishing. It's unreal. I'm so happy that I made the move that I feel confident an AP will always be in rotation.

Vintage Omega Seamaster 120
I'm thinking of getting a vintage Omega Seamaster 120. What are some key things I need to know and look for on the model? Any help would be gladly appreciated....